Experienced Family Paralegal / Trainee Solicitor

We are looking for self-driven, experienced family paralegals who are able to carry their own caseload and work in a team of vibrant people.

· The candidate should have a professional and pro-active approach, should have strong client care skills, and also have a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of the needs of the clients'.

· The candidate must be able to handle casework including dealing with a range of Family matters (LAA Funded and Private work) as well as undertaking own advocacy.

· Should be able to attend clients, take instructions and prepare the cases for the hearing.

· Must be able to handle entire correspondence in the case.

· Should have knowledge of CCMS is able to apply and manage legal aid applications.

· Should be able to prepare draft documents including witness statements and processing evidence.

· Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly

· Ensuring compliance with file management.

Required Key Skills:

· Demonstrate passion and legal experience in a broad range of Family Law

· A strong academic background with a Law degree

· Clear understanding and application of Family Laws

· Business acumen and the ability to market the Company

· Excellent communications skills to work effectively with all types of people

· Excellent analytical and organisational skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidance

· Committed team player, self -motivated and professional

· Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills

Firm will assist the candidate with career progression like SQE, Training Contract etc,

• Family Paralegal: 2 years (required)
  
  We are a West London-based law firm, we believe in providing equal opportunities and encourage diversity of our staff. The law firm strives to ensure that our staff works in the best interest of the firm and the clients.
  
  From £25,000 a year - Permanent, Full-time, Job Types: Full-time, Permanent


Pay: From £25,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension


Schedule:

• Day shift


• Monday to Friday